Visual Studio 2019: use folder structure as filter

Question

Hello,
I need to import a huge amout of source files into my project. All the files are grouped in folders and subfolders.
How can I achieve the same groups in my project by using filters? Creating all the filters by hand is not an option.
Thanks in advance.
LD

Answer 1

Hello @LD ,

Thank you for taking time to post this issue in Microsoft Q&A forum.

If you want to import the files into the project and keep the folder structure, this method may work, please refer to following steps:

1). Prepare the folders and subfolders.

2). Put the folders into the bin (folder) > Debug or Release folder in your project folder.

3). Open your project in Visual Studio > click the Show All Files button > expand the bin, Debug > select and right-click the parent folder > choose Include in Project option.

4). Select and drag the parent folder to your project > click OK, if you see a pop-up window mentioned One or more files will be moved to XXXX… > the parent folder and the subfolders will be moved and included in your project.

5). Right-click the bin > choose Exclude From Project > after that the bin folder will be exclude from your project > then click the Show All Files button again.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,
Tianyu

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